THE ORNAMENTAL PLANTS — SHRUBS 301 



Wild dwarf rose, R. humilis* {R. lucida of Michigan). 



This and other wild dwarf roses, 3-6 ft., may be useful in landscape 

 work. 



Say's Rose, R. acicularis var. Sayi.* 

 Excellent for lawns; 4r-5 ft. 



Red-leaved rose, R. ferruginea {R. ruhrifolia).X 



Excellent foliage; flowers single, pink; 5-6 ft. 



Japanese bramble, Rubus cratcegifoliics. 



Valuablefor holding banks; spreads rapidly; very red in winter; 3-4 ft. 



Flowering raspberry, mulberry (erroneously), R. odoratus.* 



Attractive when well grown and divided frequently to keep it fresh; there 

 is a whitish form; 3-4 ft. 



Japanese wineberry, R. phcenicolasius. 



Attractive foliage and red hairy canes ; fruit edible ; 3-5 ft. 



Kilmarnock willow, Salix Capraea, var. pendula. 



A small weeping plant grafted on a tall trunk ; usually more curious than 

 ornamental. 



Rosemary willow, S. rosmarinifoliaX of nurserymen {R. incana prop- 

 erly). 

 6-10 ft. 



Shining willow, S. lucida* 



Very desirable for the edges of water; 6-12 ft. 



Long-leaved willow, S. interior.* 



Our narrowest-leaved native willow ; useful for banks; liable to spread too 

 rapidly; S-12ft. 



Fountain willow, S. purpurea. 



Attractive foliage and appearance, particularly if cut back now and then to 

 secure new wood ; excellent for holding springy banks; 10-20 ft. 



Pussy willow, S. discolor.* 



Attractive when massed at some distance from the residence; 10-15 ft. 



Laurel-leaved willow, S. pentandra (S. laurifolia of cultivators).! 



See under Trees, p. 329. 



Many of the native willows might well be cultivated. 



